What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Chennai?

Air India, Etihad Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Chennai

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Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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20:40 - 23:10SAN-MAA

38h 00m2 stops

09:35 - 19:46MAA-SAN

47h 41m2 stops

₹ 87,561Air India

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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov

10:53 - 09:10SAN-MAA

33h 47m2 stops

04:05 - 20:48MAA-SAN

30h 13m2 stops

₹ 88,443Qatar Airways

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Thu, 30 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

06:16 - 02:30SAN-MAA

31h 44m2 stops

10:00 - 19:29MAA-SAN

45h 59m2 stops

₹ 89,236Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 29 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

12:27 - 09:10SAN-MAA

31h 13m2 stops

04:05 - 20:45MAA-SAN

30h 10m2 stops

₹ 90,382Qatar Airways

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Thu, 13 Nov - Fri, 12 Dec

11:15 - 00:10SAN-MAA

24h 25m2 stops

01:50 - 20:54MAA-SAN

32h 34m2 stops

₹ 93,028Lufthansa

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Sun, 12 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov

08:10 - 00:10SAN-MAA

27h 30m2 stops

01:50 - 12:03MAA-SAN

47h 43m2 stops

₹ 94,791Air Canada

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Wed, 8 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov

20:34 - 02:30SAN-MAA

40h 26m2 stops

10:00 - 19:21MAA-SAN

46h 51m2 stops

₹ 95,673Etihad Airways

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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

11:15 - 00:10SAN-MAA

24h 25m2 stops

01:55 - 21:45MAA-SAN

32h 20m2 stops

₹ 96,114Lufthansa

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Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct

20:34 - 19:55SAN-MAA

33h 51m2 stops

03:55 - 19:21MAA-SAN

28h 56m2 stops

₹ 96,202Etihad Airways

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Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec

21:51 - 20:40SAN-MAA

34h 19m2 stops

07:30 - 08:40MAA-SAN

38h 40m3 stops

₹ 97,172Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov

Air India flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Air India

11 Oct

SAN20:40San Diego

38h 00m

2 stops

MAA23:10Chennai

16 Nov

MAA09:35Chennai

47h 41m

2 stops

SAN19:46San Diego

₹ 87,561

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Air India

17 Sept

SAN10:11San Diego

40h 49m

2 stops

MAA15:30Chennai

19 Sept

MAA19:50Chennai

36h 10m

2 stops

SAN19:30San Diego

₹ 102,110

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Qatar Airways flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

23 Sept

SAN11:30San Diego

33h 10m

2 stops

MAA09:10Chennai

15 Oct

MAA21:50Chennai

33h 27m

2 stops

SAN18:47San Diego

₹ 86,503

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Qatar Airways

30 Oct

SAN10:53San Diego

27h 07m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

6 Nov

MAA21:50Chennai

33h 45m

2 stops

SAN18:05San Diego

₹ 88,443

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Qatar Airways

23 Sept

SAN12:38San Diego

32h 02m

2 stops

MAA09:10Chennai

15 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

30h 32m

2 stops

SAN22:22San Diego

₹ 89,060

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Return

Price

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 11/10

20:40-23:10

2 stops38h 00m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

09:35-19:46

2 stops47h 41m

₹ 87,561

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 30/10

10:53-09:10

2 stops33h 47m

Chennai

Wed 5/11

04:05-20:48

2 stops30h 13m

₹ 88,443

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 29/10

06:16-02:30

2 stops31h 44m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

10:00-19:29

2 stops45h 59m

₹ 89,236

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 13/11

12:27-09:10

2 stops31h 13m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

04:05-20:45

2 stops30h 10m

₹ 90,382

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 12/10

11:15-00:10

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Sat 15/11

01:50-20:54

2 stops32h 34m

₹ 93,028

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 8/10

08:10-00:10

2 stops27h 30m

Chennai

Sat 15/11

01:50-12:03

2 stops47h 43m

₹ 94,791

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 20/11

20:34-02:30

2 stops40h 26m

Chennai

Mon 15/12

10:00-19:21

2 stops46h 51m

₹ 95,673

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 29/9

11:15-00:10

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Wed 1/10

01:55-21:45

2 stops32h 20m

₹ 96,114

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 20/11

20:34-19:55

2 stops33h 51m

Chennai

Sun 14/12

03:55-19:21

2 stops28h 56m

₹ 96,202

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 11/10

21:51-20:40

2 stops34h 19m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

07:30-08:40

3 stops38h 40m

₹ 97,172

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around ₹ 100,082.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from San Diego is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as ₹ 139,167. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Diego to Chennai on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 176,156. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 124,655 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from San Diego for as low as ₹ 110,399 on momondo.

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How far is San Diego to Chennai by plane?
A flight from San Diego to Chennai will travel around 14585.2 km. 24h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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